Sky exits UAE news venture after genocide denial accusations

<p>Sky News Arabia to retain its name in brand licensing deal after criticism of its coverage of the war in Sudan</p><p>Sky is exiting its TV news joint venture with the United Arab Emirates, Sky News Arabia, which has been <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/18/sky-news-arabia-imi-abu-dhabi-sudan">criticised</a> for its coverage of the war in Sudan, with accusations of genocide denial.</p><p>Sky and its partner IMI – the investment vehicle controlled by <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/07/manchester-city-sheikh-mansours-investment-is-funding-liverpool">Sheikh Mansour</a> bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the vice-president of the UAE and owner of Manchester City – have announced a new commercial deal in which the UK-based broadcaster will relinquish all strategic and operational ownership of the 24-hour Arabic language news and current affairs service.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/31/sky-exits-tv-news-joint-venture-uae-genocide-denial-accusations">Continue reading...</a>